Free Traffic Legal Advice

Hi,

Can I first start by thanking anyone that assists with this case, this is my first time getting a PCN and I'm hoping I will be able to get representation to get this dismissed with your essential help.

On Sunday 30th November 2025 at 09:11am I received a PCN due to the following code:

Code 23- Parked in a parking place or area not designated for that class of vehicle.

I had approached Lordship Park Road from Green Lanes and parked in the only available parking space due to unloading a rather heavy mattress box with my partner. I live in a property round the corner on the main road which does not have any designated parking/allocated spaces or designated areas to unload. When I turned into the road I checked the times/restrictions on the sign near the only available space which mentioned restrictions that were in place and I was sure I wasn't causing any issue by unloading there. I got out my vehicle and unloaded the large box with my partner.

When we returned to load the car with our old mattress the PCN had been issued and it was at this point that I did see that the post next to the car did say for Motorcycles only but there was no clear road markings designating the space for motorcycles so we hadn't noticed this when parking up. Due to the direction I approached I hadn't seen this motorcycle sign which was affixed to the side of the lamppost. From seeing the images on the PCN we then saw the image of the motorbike at the very top of the parking sign, but hadn't noticed this initially as the rest of the parking sign was the same as others in the area and we'd checked it wasn't an Event Day.

I did feel that this PCN was issued unfairly with no road markings saying Motorcycles but there is road markings for the Electric Vehicles spaces a few feet away. The fact we were unloading and loading as well I would hope will have some bearing here, but as we were loading/unloading heavy items for our own home we obviously don't have any official delivery documents etc to support this.

As I was unloading and as my property round the corner from the location of the PCN does not come with any areas to unload/park I'm looking for support to challenge this PCN and hopefully have it dismissed.

Evidence Timeline
PCN Issued (30th November 2025):


Official images taken at the time of alleged contravention (30th November 2025):








Personal images taken in the evening (30th November 2025):










Informal dispute sent to Hackney Council on PCN issue (3rd December 2025):






Response to informal dispute (9th December 2025):


Image of box that was unloaded:


Formal Notice To Owner - Received Today (5th Jan 26) but dated 2nd Jan 2026:


Google Maps Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/hRGey7BJ9d4RPWgr6

Thank you once again to anyone that might be able to help with this, I'd be happy to provide any other information where needed and apologies for any incorrect formatting of this post, I'll be sure to correct with guidance. I'm aiming to give formal representation to this Notice To Owner as soon as possible and any advice would be appreciated.

Loading/unloading is an exemption and it looks like you have good evidence to show this.

The PCN does not describe the contravention as it fails to say what class of vehicle is permitted.

The road legend is not mandatory but Hackney has been inconsistent with creating new m/c bays and the road legend should be there in my view.

Thank you Stamfordman for your response to my post. Do you know if there any sections of the Road Traffic Act that would be good to mention in my representation response, especially relating to the PCN not describing the contravention correctly?

We have several tribunal cases to cite on the contravention.

Loading is the strongest ground as it is an exemption.

I'll help you with reps - there is no rush.

Thanks again stamfordman, won't rush to respond but do let me know if there is anything you need me to do in the meantime.